yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mynamesteve:
I'm interested to know how much juice you do get out of your phone using apps to disconnect data/wifi switch to airplane mode etc.

I'm not disputing the app does/doesn't do a job but i think its skirting around the issue, data and wifi do minimal damage to the battery while the phone is in deep sleep, if you manage your apps right it will be sleeping like a baby.

I get 2 days medium usage leaving wifi and data on constantly using app management and sync, underclocked and undervolted.

I heard if you hook up a car battery you can get 14 days out of it, if your handset doesnt fry first ;)

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Is it Gtalk async_conn? if so this may be of some help:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17009985&postcount=693
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Nebucatnetzer:
Maybe it's just me but I have the feeling that this whole battery life discussion goes ridiculous. I mean are people aware that they are using a smartphone? Isn't the point of a smartphone to be online 24h 7 days a week? I mean it's okay that people want to improve something. Not every app is smart coded and 24/7 availability is maxbe not necessary for everyone but to worry about a feature of Android looks a bit stupid. I mean guys cloud computing and syncing everything is part of the system so why the heck do you want to make gtalk_syncon smaller. Android needs it to get the job done.

There is a really easy way to decrease gtalky_conn you know. Flash CM7 without gapps and you have what you want.

Okay it's not really a smartphone anymore and it will be ****ing annoying to install an app but hey at least I can't see gtalk_sync in the battery stats.

Sry had to say that because I think some guys are loosing their focus on the target.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mynamesteve:
Feckin epic battery life :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] prosumerhacks:
Thanks..checking out some ideas from this site...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] the4finger:
is it possible to get a clear notification bar?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] orkmaster:
Ops com.facebook.katana drain my battery... Whats the problem?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
facebook sucks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] soraxd:
I tried one of the villianrom themes, but I don't like it.. how can i remove it? thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] drm111:
Hey guys, I just flashed to VR 2.4.2 and everythings fine, except my wifi isn't working. I can connect to my wifi but things won't load and the market place keeps giving me network errors.

Can someone help me please?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chris2busy:
reflash the rom (vr) without wiping..it will restore all original theming...if you had any bloatware removed, you will have to remove them/freeze them again..NONE of ur apps or data will be lost this way..

also if u use addfree you will have to just re-download host files..its a 2 minute job, really..easy peasy.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] orkmaster:
What this mean???
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mynamesteve:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/this
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chris2busy:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/smartass

You had it coming :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Can you browse the web? Don't just go by marketplace.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jobias:
Hey guys, how long till the next release?

Lol just kidding:-P

But I do have another question.. Is there anyone in the netherlands (or near it) with vodafone? If so, what do you think would be the best modem for my region? Atm I'm using kg6 but it feels like I've had better battery life before with other modem versions..

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
I would suggest KH3 modem. The modem update for KH3 was a good improvement for most people
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] drm111:
Nope I couldnt browse the web or anything, everything timed out.

I managed to get my wifi working by not using the included Ninphetamine kernel and using chainfires CF root kernal :)

Any explanation to this please?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Hmmm... everything is working fine here on Ninphetamine.

Do to get the same result with other modems? Also try flashing Ninph 2.0.5, maybe it solves your issues.

Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA telepathy.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] soraxd:
i havent updated my VR for like 2 months now, mainly because i didnt think any changes would be added.. i only updated each time because i wanted to see if the hacked camera app would be re implemented, and look, it was! on top of that, its based on the newer camera firmware, which fits correctly with lcd density.. man im so happy.. i was going to move over to miui just for a working camera.. and is it just me or is the sound better? im talking about sound over bluetooth, the quality seems better, and i really dont think its in my head.. i tested maybe 30 songs with this new firmware, and the quality carries much better, especially the bass, which really sucked before.. just wanted to say youve made me a very happy customer! keep up those VR tweaks, theyre the biggest selling point of your rom!

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two questions, im on the latest VR, and for some reason my Launcher Pro, the in dock gmail doesnt have notification badges anymore.. the badges are turned on, and work for missed calls and text messages, it just doesnt seem to work for gmail emails. it worked on 2.3, and i just updated, and didnt change any settings.. i dont know why its acting like this, did anyone else have this issue?

secondly, has anyone tried out this sick music player mod yet? curious to know if it works on VR

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1257260&page=5
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jhernand1102:
Just a quick question. I can take the zimage of ninphetamine 2.1.3 and replace it in the VillainROM zip file prior to flashing this and then I will be on the latest kernel too correct. I can also add any of my apk's to the system app folder too. I used to do this all time on my Captivate but this is the first ROM I am flashing on my New SGSII.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Gmail integration on LP doesn't work at all... Google closed off that api as it was not secure enough.

It coincides with a gmail app update. I think XDA has versions patched to enable it though...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Yes that's fine. Will work ok
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] barnefko:
Hi

QUick queston befor flashing the villainrom, tried read thru 200+ pages and use search but didn't find the answer:

- going from stock SGS II with:

stock android 2.3.3

Baseband I9199NEKF2

CF-root kernel KF4

i plan to:

flash VR 2.4

then flash ninphetamine 2.1.3 KG5

i'm using the telephone in the austrian "3" net

and here comes the question: do i need to flash a new modem via CWM? if so: which one?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chris2busy:
the process you describe is correct..but you dont NEED TO flash a new modem..that said, you MIGHT experience better results concerning speeds and battery life by trying others..to be honest, find out whats the latest modem version kies supplies to yur country, and then just flash that one on your own , right after.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] barnefko:
thx man - gonna try kies first to see what modem is used
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] poch_1421:
where can i find the changelogs and features of VR? i'm interested in flashing this :)

thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Samsung don't give us changelogs, so I can't give changelogs.

Features are mentioned in the OP :)

It's basically improved samsung style ROM. No silly themes etc...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DjLegolas:
as all of VR team say, ask samsung for the change-log.

as for the features, try reading the thread, especially the several first pages.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
VillainROM 2.5 soon :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BAWS:
How soon???
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Techneut:
Sounds good!:D

What did you change, to make 2.4.2 even better? Just curious...:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
KI4 official 2.3.4 base. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
As soon as I am finished :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chris2busy:
Great!looking forward to it!

So how does that fw look so far, from your internal work/testings mate?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sergiu84:
Wow, excellent! I'd rather keep quiet and wait for it to arrive, then ask questions if needed. Thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
And how soon is that? :p just kidding, can't wait :)).. I mean can wait. thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Dunno... Flashing it just now :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Depends how it goes :) If it's nice, it could be uploading just now... If there's issues, then it could take longer.

But either way, this is the safe way to try out 2.3.4, without losing the ability to reset your binary count with the jig... :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] prosumerhacks:
Chainfire has tweeted that Samsung removed USB host api parts from the official 2.3.4 update...

thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Correct... I will need to talk to him about that :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BoneMo:
maybe you can also ask Intratech because in his thread he wrote:

XWKI4

Firmware info

PDA:XWKI4

PHONE: XXKI1

Date: 14/09/2011

Android 2.3.4

Bootloader removed so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Nah I know about that. Don't worry :)

No VillainROM goes near your bootloader, nor flashes anything other than kernel and ROM (factoryfs).
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Arkanius:
Any confirmed changes for KI4?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chris2busy:
meaning we can no longer use usb otg with this fw?

That oughta keep me away from it..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Nah, I think it's just for specific stuff he was using (like controlling DSLRs)

I don't have USB OTG here, but I see no reason it wouldn't work... It's just for his app it might not work on this new firmware.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] prosumerhacks:
i think that's right... he may have lost the api support for his apps... he has further mentioned that kernel support for usb host is still there... so otg shld be working... i hope... :rolleyes:

thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tenchi0205:
:D +1

any surprise on VR 2.5 based on KI4?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Ask samsung, who makes the base ROMs without changelog :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Arkanius:
Sometimes there are very apparent changes made to ROMs

But I've seen one from the many comments around the various threads

Thicker fonts
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Intratech:
You can also do this using the package I uploaded. No nasty surprises as the bootloader has been removed and I've uploaded the old bootloader in a Odin flashable tarball so those who have flashed with the new bootloaders can flash back the old one and just use the Jig like normal. Samsung has been rejected!

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It's the API classes that's been removed. This will affect developers who need these for developing apps that need them. The USB OTG still works.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Yup, Samsung denied :)

I started to look at porting back the API into this latest version. Will talk to Chainfire when he returns (he went out). I think it should be pretty feasible :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chris2busy:
Hey, is that the fw , they will put the new gallery app in?

They were forced to a new one after the lawsuit win of apple on that particular matter.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Same gallery as always.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Time for VR2.5 :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
damn you are fast :) thanks!!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
Tweakers as per the new OP if you want your tweak in VillainTweaks then please PM me with a description, screenshot if you have one to hand and a direct link (xda attachment, dropbox or your own server) No file hosts please.

I will then make a list give them to pulser who will add them to the app.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Can't get access to download link. Asks registration.

Now moved forward. can get to link but not to download (404). Maybe i should just wait a second. lol
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Arkanius:
Can't get to the download by that link
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
It will get public when its uploaded me thinks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chris2busy:
MIGHTY COOL !

Is the browser lag fix installed by default now?

I used the flashable .zip on 2.4.2 and worked like a charm.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
Rom is being mirrored it will be out soon don't worry.

As for tweaks and fixes.

Browser lag fix will not be default you will need the tweak which should find its way into VillainTweaks soon enough.

There is no more browser lag, as baksmali/smali are fixed now :p
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Lag should be sorted.

@All, I forgot to make that page public. It is public now.

You will get 404s on most of the mirrors though, as the file is being pushed to the servers just now. So if you get lucky, check your MD5 :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Feeling lucky today, Downloading... :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Yep, they should all be live. I think there is about 3 Gbps bandwidth available on these files. I will add more if it seems necessary :)

I am off for lunch now :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tenchi0205:
Thanks ... downloading now
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Cangir:
Thanks wow :p is the browser fixed ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
DL @ ~800kt/s, quit decent :)

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No, I think it's not.

Get hint --> ^^^^
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
No, it's fixed :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Not bad... Are you on 8 Mbps ADSL?

Sounds about the usual speed for ADSL. If you are faster, then that's pretty slow :( You should max out most connections on this file :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Cangir:
Best rom ever !

I have one question, i can't find the information how to improve my battery on the villainrom site
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rmourar:
Hey kahvitahra, your themes ready for 2.5??:D:D:D:D:D

Just kidding, looking forward for it...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] AvRS:
Excellent, will look forward to getting home and updating tonight. Must be worthwhile if you're updating from what was a great ROM already.....if only people understood lol

As always will no doubt be a speedy download, another plus for this ROM as uses no slow crappy hosts :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Yea, that was a little "joke" :cool:

Actually I'm on 100mbps. To this apartment building comes 1000mbps optical fibre, but it's limited to 100 :(

So not giving full speed.. hehe
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kryptoner:
Nice to see a new thread title, downloading as soon as I see the link! thanks pulser!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Cangir:
I'm still at KH3 ?? baseband = XXKH3
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kryptoner:
Villain rom won't change your baseband, you need to flash modem separately.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BoneMo:
and is XXKI1 MODEM worth flashing ?? some improvements over XXKH3 MODEM ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
After lunch we'll look at KI4 baseband...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
:)

Just about to start making
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sergiu84:
Hahah, awesome.. Thank you! Will probably try 2.5 tonight.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Dark Emotion:
Great, I have some free time so I will try it out.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Intratech:
Modem XXKI1 for anyone who wants it: http://www.multiupload.com/4DOHNTQ8WN
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Ooh thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sergiu84:
Thank you! I haven't yet quite realised where I can find just the modems, I can either find original ROM's, custom ROM's, or kernels - but not radios... Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
Just flashed the new modem, lets wait and see what it's like
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Cangir:
Why do I have so mutch battery-drain ??

6 hours and 20 minutes and my battery = 56 % :/ !!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
New rule for this thread. If you ask about battery, you MUST post a screenshot of menu > settings > about > battery usage. Then click the little graph, and screenshot it too...

Post both screenshots, along with your request, and tell us your screen-on time :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] muzens:
Thank you very much for your hard work and development, much appreciated.

I am glad to see an update, just because I'm a flashaholic :o , even though there is/was nothing wrong (for me and many others) with VR 2.4.2, and I'm liking the new thread title (and the old one) couldn't have said it better.

Thanks again ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Cangir:
Here is the screenshot bro

:(!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] m4rshall:
Thank you Pulser! Been waiting for a new VillainROM for ages :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
with that much screen on time any rom will drain like that
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] wesley1966:
Modem

Sorry to be dumb - how do you flash the KI4 modem (exe file provided)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
open the .exe it will extract a .tar which you flash as a "phone" in Odin
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] donalgodon:
Sorry if this has been covered, but I don't see it.

Does this version of Villain ROM include:

Swype?

Touchwiz?

The XXKI1 modem?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
All working fine so far, now waiting for Jkay :)

Thanks for all the efforts :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
Read the OP

We do not include modems with our roms, infact no rom should.

It has all the stock rom apps.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Yes, yes, no.

Grab the modem from intratech's post if you want :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] g2tl:
any mirrors? rootmydroid.co.uk doesn't respond

[edit]

never mind, working now
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] donalgodon:
Can I flash it via CWM from my external SD, or do I need to place the file on the internal?

Does it make a difference?

What version of CWM does version Ninphetamine 2.1.3 kernel have?

Can I use another kernel (like speedmod) without breaking something?

Thanks for the help.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tenchi0205:
:D do we have a cwm flash-able KI4 modem?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Either is fine if you can do so in CWM :)

No it makes no difference

CWM4 I think. Check that thread for more info

Yes you can, but it's unsupported if stuff goes wrong and you're not using the recommended kernel (it's hard to diagnose issues if people ain't on the one platform - much easier to diagnose all on the one install type)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] donalgodon:
Does it have the hideously ugly new default font that Samsung has been using since KH4? :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kahvitahra:
Here's mod update for VillainRom v2.5

There's Battery, APM, CRT, OS

Also "home button lag fix"

And "skip song with volume keys"

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17712163&postcount=274

I'll try to find time to make EDT to vr25 this evening
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hacksome:
Yes. It's there.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
One of the mirrors seems a bit broken... I have de-linked it for now.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
What's this ugly font?

Not seen it, but I'm running with the "sans serif" style one (third on the list)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] wesley1966:
Wiped cache and dalvik and flashed from 2.4.2

Have flashed 2.5 and KI4 via ODIN but getting constant 'process com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly'.

Do you think I need to clear some app data or uninstall some? Anything other suggestions welcome.

Thanks again
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Try a full wipe. Sounds like something isn't compatible.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mariotme:
i guess you didnt wipe? :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] killall:
OK Thanks, it's just that it's difficult to work out what £500 is in dollars :D:D;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] runedrune:
500 British pounds = 814.9 U.S. dollars

- Google. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] veyka:
One of the longest few hours evar, building apk lists isn't fun ;)

For anyone looking for a hopefully upto date list of what can be removed, look in my sig :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Regretful:
Is there any possibilty you would include a changelog in the OP or a link to the changelog?

Cheers
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nikzDHD:
Not possible, no changelogs from Samsung so no changelog for VR :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Samsung don't give me one, so I can't give you one...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Regretful:
I see...

Well the 2.4.1 felt very laggy so i just wondered what made you publish the 2.4.2 :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kart_man_21:
Ho pulser,

Thanx for tour great work!

I noticed samsung apps fail to update, due missing vac, so in case someone get a error message try to install csc via odin.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ZeuBug:
edit edit edit
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
2.4.1 had the stock browser missing which was causing FC's on boot.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] eiraku:
Mmmmmm, proper BLN support + bugfixes.

Hacked BLN to work with 2.0 anyways over here, so for me now it's just a question of finding out if my metamorph hacks still work with 2.4.2 before I decide to move up (and have to uninstall bloatware AGAIN). Thanks for keeping it deodexed however!

Pulser, the VR versioning is starting to sound like Android's, VR Ice Cream Sandwich anyone?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lennyuk:
incorrect,

2.4.1 had lot wrong with it :P (not lag)

Wrong versioning, and the kernel did not flash (updater script issue)

Then ninpo made a new kernel anyway so 2.4.2 made sense.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Metamorph should work OK afaik, given its nature :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] veyka:
Pulser sandwich, wait wut
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Noonski:
We should Merge, I see a few differences between your list and mine.

MinimalHome.apk can go Famoesj for starters.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1160976

On VR 2.3 and 2.1 & 2.0 I was removing Browser from system without FC's?

Have not downed latest yet.